Vessel Profile

Sechelt Chief (I)

Sechelt Chief (I)
Photo: Lynn Salmon

Story

This tug was built in 1938 by West Coast Salvage & Contracting Co. Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.

Owners & Masters

In 1938-1949 she was owned by Hillside Sand & Gravel Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1950-1961 she was owned by M.R. Cliff Tugboat Co. Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1962-1963 she was owned by James L. Gisbourne, North Burnaby BC Canada.

In 1964-1979 she was owned by Sechelt Towing & Salvage Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1980-1992 she was owned by Savage Towing Ltd., Vancouver BC Canada.

In 1992-2001 she was owned by Thor Larsen, Vancouver BC Canada.

In 2003-2004 she was owned by Glenn R. Miles, White Rock BC Canada.

In 2009-2020 she was owned by Nancy Cameron & Wayne Maxted, Powell River BC Canada.

In 2021-2023 she was owned by 1279263 B.C. Ltd., Tofino BC Canada.

In 2023-2025 she was owned by Warren B. Smith, Quathiaski Cove BC Canada.

Repower

Repowered with a 240hp engine (1957c); Repowered with a 340bhp diesel engine (2004c)

References

  • Canada List of Shipping
  • Photo Courtesy of Lynn Salmon
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